Small Boat Pedestal Obsession Though we know ‘Wheel’/pedestal steering on a small boat appears more like a Mattel toy option than a marine designers would prefer to be remembered. The wheel power advantage makes steering possible, without a very long tiller on large yachts. Placing the large pedest...

We much prefer the “Tiller” for Sailing. The Cockpit would be much bigger for sailing and crew movement on tacks. The Wheel at the Bulkhead with controls makes an improved motoring helm, and avoids the soaking with the pedestal aft. Classic Boating Stuff http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/YouYo...

Did we miss something?? Was the “Topic”… Tiller Helm vs. Pedestal Helm? “Steering Alternatives”? Post exhibits the ‘Tiller Helm’ on a powersailor Post displays the ‘Wheel Helm’ on the same powersailor Were not selling motor vehicles, just offering design potential for Roger’s next. We cannot dimini...

It’s difficult to feel any feedback from the push/pull small wheel cable steering for sailing, especially in light air?

Bawgy
I’ll ask his ‘mom’ if it’s OK..
My first choice would be for his #1 brown-noser-patsy…

What....
Bawgy
I beg your pardon??…..No Kiss?

PS Hope Benny gets over it!

Delevi I never sniveled like a “Mama’s Boy!” when Mac2 linked this with my ‘wife’ in the photo, on this board, evaluating his proper loos gauge rig tension. If it makes things better I’ll offer my apology for linking to your posted photo…hope it makes you feel better? Again … you posted the photo…

Delevi The post was not to find fault with your first-rate Quantum Fusion Sails, but to bring back the fact ‘Furling~Reefing’ systems cause an unavoidable forestay sag. Furler Reefing is bad for many reasons…including windage, poor shape, new tack reefed sail weak point, lack of reefed luff tension...

You were not saying that on this post? Check the Link! It is a photo linked to your own post on this forum.. You "Delevi" posted the photo link here on the forum... Delevi … wrote: TT, HOW DARE YOU POST A LINK TO A PICTURE OF MY WIFE THAT YOU PULLED FROM MY PERSONAL WEB SITE! YOU JACKASS!...

Surely were aware of a furlers harmful weight aloft and significant effect on the headsail shape and performance, further compromising a powersailor well known problems sailing to weather. Two Years ago….no running back or self tending jib Delevi wrote: They Theirs I must give credit where credit is...

Nice Post Terry ; You’ve on coarse… Dump the marginal CDI-system Capt! Everyone knows how primitive and poor performing the CDI system. ***If you must…go with a furling system, purchase one with a head swivel, allowing foresail changes and adjustable luff tension for conditions. Another Choice… the...

ronacarme wrote: Based on 1988-2000 with a 1988 26D, and 2001 until present with a 2001 26X, I agree with the 26S, 26D vs. 26X, 26M comments above. However, my 26X as always runs a 9.9 4-stroke (Evinrude first, and for the last 2 seasons a Honda), and we knowingly gave up faster sailing for a bette...

ronacarme
nice comparison

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http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/YouYours/M26.jpg The Macgregor 26, which was made from 87 to 95, is a fine sailing boat. It is the fastest boat that Macgregor has built. (Not counting the catamaran or the 65.) Even though it is a trailerable boat with water ballast, the M26 is faster than mo...

Delevi wrote: I like the high freeboard. Makes me feel safer in heavy seas. Keeps the waves from washing overboard and I like the extra room in the cabin. No experience with an S or D Mac, but the M is quite stable under sail, despite the freeboard. Only exception would be sailing a broad reach in ...